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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.41, 22,546.04 and 6,712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.41, 22,546.04 and 6,712.17 is: 10,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.41 : 22,546.04 = 6,712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.41/22,546.04 = 6,712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.41x = 22,546.04 × 6,712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.41x = 151,332,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,332,819.75/15,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.77

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